Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group to invest $423mln in India’s Telangana state

Chairman & Managing Director of LuLu Group, Yusuffali MA. Image courtesy Yusuffali’s website.   Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group will invest 35 billion Indian rupees ($426.62 million) in the Indian state of Telangana over the next five years, the company Chairman Yusuff Ali MA said. The 20 billion rupees shopping mall in Hyderabad is set to …

Procter & Gamble Partners with Al Jalila Foundation for Child-Focused Healthcare Innovation

    Dubai, June 26, 2023 – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation’s Farah Program, a pediatric initiative aimed at bringing joy to children and investing in medical research and treatment for childhood illnesses. This partnership aligns with P&G’s commitment to being a Force for Good and making a …

Co-Packaging Market Witnesses Widespread Expansion From 2023-2030

    The global Co-Packaging Market is experiencing steady growth due to improved purchasing power, making it a beneficial market on a global scale. A recent research report titled “Co-Packaging Market Research Report 2023” offers an insightful view of the market’s drivers and restraints. By evaluating historical data and current market trends, the report provides …

UAE Plastic Packaging Market Set to Grow at a Steady Pace

    According to a recent study conducted by BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, the UAE plastic packaging market is expected to witness steady growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.22% by 2029. The increasing demand for plastic packaging in various end-use sectors such as food and …

SCG International Expands Globally into SAMEA, Partners with Hassan Allam

    SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. has announced its global business expansion into the South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region. As part of this expansion, the company has established the Dubai Hub in the United Arab Emirates, which will serve as a central hub for sourcing and transporting goods across the region. …

UAE Council for Circular Economy Discusses Ways to Accelerate Circular Economy Policy in Four Sectors

    In a significant step towards advancing the circular economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Circular Economy Council held its second meeting for 2023. Chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, the meeting focused on accelerating the implementation of circular economy policies in four key …

RECAPP by Veolia Launches Innovative Recycling Rewards in UAE

        Veolia’s digital recycling solution, RECAPP, has launched a new recycling deposit system and rewards scheme in the UAE. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aims to enhance the recycling reflex and promote the circular economy in the country. RECAPP’s new digital solution complements its …

PepsiCo AMESA’s ‘Filling Hearts Outside the Box’ Program Pledges 3M Meals This Ramadan

    PepsiCo in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA) has partnered with the PepsiCo Foundation to launch the ‘Filling Hearts Outside the Box’ program, providing over three million meals to people in need across six countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The program is part of PepsiCo Foundation’s ‘Food for Good’ …

UAE launches marine plastic waste monitoring programme

As part of its efforts to preserve marine resources, seawater quality, and beach cleanliness within the general framework of Year of Sustainability, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched an integrated programme to monitor plastic waste in the marine and coastal environment of the country. A series of scientific studies will be …

Plastic Bank appoints Ahmed Abd ElAleem as new regional head

Plastic Bank, one of the world’s leading for-profit social enterprises that builds recycling ecosystems in under-developed communities in an effort to fight plastic pollution in seas and rivers, announced the appointment of Eng. Ahmed Abd ElAleem as the new Regional Head of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Plastic Bank.   Armed with over …